Words That Start With LEO

There are over 16 words that begin with LEO in English. From 5-letter words to 13-letter entries, find LEO-words grouped and sortable by length below, all valid in Scrabble, Wordle, and Words With Friends. You can also see five letter words starting with LEO.

16 Common Words Starting with LEO

Most Common Length
7
(3 words)
Avg Scrabble Score
11.7
(out of 19)
Most Common Ending
s
(56%)

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What is the highest scoring word in Scrabble that starts with LEO?

19 Points

The highest scoring word in Scrabble that starts with LEO is leopardskins with a total of 19 points.

L 1
E 1
O 1
P 3
A 1
R 1
D 2
S 1
K 5
I 1
N 1
S 1

Words that begin with LEO are commonly used for word games like Scrabble and Words with Friends. This list will help you to find the top scoring words to beat the opponent. You can also find a list of all words that end in LEO and words with LEO. Try our five letter words starting with LEO page if you’re playing Wordle-like games or use the New York Times Wordle Solver for finding the NYT Wordle daily answer.

FAQ Words That Start With LEO

  • How many words starting with LEO are in the English dictionary?

    There are 16 words in the English dictionary that start with LEO, and most of them are 7 letters long (3 words of that length).

  • What's the longest word starting with LEO?

    The longest word starting with LEO is "leontopodiums" at 13 letters long. If you're looking for a more everyday word, "leone" is the longest common word starting with LEO.

  • Are there any rare words starting with LEO worth more in Scrabble?

    Yes. Uncommon words like "leontopodium", "leopardskin", "leopard", "leotard" start with LEO and can score big thanks to their unusual letters. "leopardskin" is worth 18 points in Scrabble before any bonus tiles.

  • What are the most common words starting with LEO?

    Most words starting with LEO are 7 letters long, including everyday words like "leonine", "leopard", "leotard".